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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 345.99 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 345.99 and 163.43 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 345.99 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/345.99 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 345.99 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 56,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,545.15/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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