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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 345.95 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 345.95 and 168.02 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 345.95 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/345.95 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 345.95 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 58,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,123.95/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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