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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 346.03 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 346.03 and 163.38 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 346.03 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/346.03 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 346.03 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 56,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,534.38/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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