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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 346.49 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 346.49 and 163.57 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 346.49 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/346.49 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 346.49 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 56,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675.37/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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