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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 346.86 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 346.86 and 164.01 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 346.86 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/346.86 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 346.86 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 56,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888.51/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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