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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.28 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.28 and 163.56 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.28 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.28 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.28 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 56,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637.56/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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