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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.44 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.44 and 162.58 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.44 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.44 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.44 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 56,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324.22/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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