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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 346.70 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 346.70 and 162.80 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 346.70 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/346.70 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 346.70 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 56,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,440.21/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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