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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 375.75 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 375.75 and 164.43 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 375.75 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/375.75 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 375.75 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 61,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784.57/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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