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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.80 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.80 and 164.08 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.80 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.80 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.80 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 56,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,902.94/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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