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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 346.53 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 346.53 and 162.82 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 346.53 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/346.53 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 346.53 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 56,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421.15/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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