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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 346.23 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 346.23 and 163.42 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 346.23 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/346.23 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 346.23 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 56,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,580.91/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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