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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 375.76 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 375.76 and 164.04 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 375.76 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/375.76 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 375.76 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 61,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639.67/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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