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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.02 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.02 and 163.62 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.02 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.02 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.02 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 56,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,615.79/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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