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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 346.43 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 346.43 and 163.69 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 346.43 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/346.43 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 346.43 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 56,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705.75/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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