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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.58 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.58 and 164.93 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.58 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.58 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.58 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 62,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108.04/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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