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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 346.41 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 346.41 and 163.85 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 346.41 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/346.41 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 346.41 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 56,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,757.55/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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