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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 346.68 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 346.68 and 164.03 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 346.68 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/346.68 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 346.68 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 56,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866.79/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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