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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 346.88 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 346.88 and 162.81 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 346.88 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/346.88 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 346.88 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 56,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.94/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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