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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 376.44 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 376.44 and 164.40 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 376.44 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/376.44 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 376.44 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 61,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,886.74/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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