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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.25 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.25 and 164.25 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.25 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.25 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.25 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 61,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,798.24/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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