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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 346.80 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 346.80 and 163.89 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 346.80 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/346.80 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 346.80 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 56,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,837.05/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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