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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 346.74 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 346.74 and 163.95 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 346.74 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/346.74 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 346.74 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 56,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,848.02/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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