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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 347.02 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 347.02 and 162.90 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 347.02 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/347.02 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 347.02 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 56,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,529.56/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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