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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 346.08 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 346.08 and 163.43 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 346.08 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/346.08 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 346.08 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 56,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,558.12/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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