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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 376.74 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 376.74 and 164.45 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 376.74 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/376.74 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 376.74 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 61,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953.01/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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