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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 345.92 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 345.92 and 163.40 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 345.92 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/345.92 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 345.92 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 56,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,520.78/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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