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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 346.42 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 346.42 and 163.86 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 346.42 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/346.42 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 346.42 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 56,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,764.38/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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