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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 346.58 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 346.58 and 163.86 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 346.58 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/346.58 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 346.58 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 56,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,790.60/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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