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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 346.17 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 346.17 and 162.47 is: 224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 346.17 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/346.17 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 346.17 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 56,243.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243.71/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.08

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