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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 346.20 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 346.20 and 162.52 is: 224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 346.20 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/346.20 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 346.20 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 56,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,264.42/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.16

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