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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 375.78 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 375.78 and 164.14 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 375.78 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/375.78 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 375.78 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 61,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680.53/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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