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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 345.90 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 345.90 and 163.41 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 345.90 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/345.90 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 345.90 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 56,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.52/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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