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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.26 and 163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.26 and 163.78 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.26 = 163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.26 = 163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.26 × 163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 56,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,710.46/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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