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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.80 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.80 and 164.11 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.80 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.80 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.80 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 56,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913.35/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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