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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.34 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.34 and 163.47 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.34 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.34 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.34 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 56,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,616.20/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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