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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 346.12 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 346.12 and 162.38 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 346.12 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/346.12 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 346.12 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 56,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202.97/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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