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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 347.22 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 347.22 and 164.28 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 347.22 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/347.22 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 347.22 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 57,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041.30/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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