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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.45 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.45 and 164.43 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.45 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.45 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.45 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 61,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,899.26/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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