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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 346.20 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 346.20 and 167.93 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 346.20 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/346.20 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 346.20 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 58,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,137.37/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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