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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.92 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.92 and 164.70 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.92 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.92 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.92 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 62,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,078.72/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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