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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 346.41 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 346.41 and 163.66 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 346.41 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/346.41 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 346.41 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 56,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.46/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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