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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.22 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.22 and 164.41 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.22 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.22 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.22 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 61,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853.80/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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