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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 345.84 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 345.84 and 167.84 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 345.84 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/345.84 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 345.84 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 58,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045.79/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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