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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 376.74 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 376.74 and 164.28 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 376.74 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/376.74 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 376.74 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 61,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.14/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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