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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 346.66 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 346.66 and 164.02 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 346.66 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/346.66 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 346.66 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 56,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,859.17/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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