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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 346.07 and 163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 346.07 and 163.61 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 346.07 = 163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/346.07 = 163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 346.07 × 163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 56,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620.51/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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