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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.35 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.35 and 163.66 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.35 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.35 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.35 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 56,683.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683.64/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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