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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 345.91 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 345.91 and 162.19 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 345.91 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/345.91 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 345.91 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 56,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101.87/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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