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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 376.59 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 376.59 and 164.27 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 376.59 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/376.59 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 376.59 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 61,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862.44/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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