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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 377.40 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 377.40 and 164.81 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 377.40 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/377.40 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 377.40 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 62,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,200.86/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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