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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 346.50 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 346.50 and 163.62 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 346.50 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/346.50 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 346.50 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 56,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,694.33/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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