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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.60 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.60 and 162.73 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.60 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.60 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.60 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 56,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402.22/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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