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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.62 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.62 and 162.74 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.62 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.62 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.62 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 56,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.55/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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