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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.86 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.86 and 164.58 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.86 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.86 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.86 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 61,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.34/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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