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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 377.22 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 377.22 and 164.92 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 377.22 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/377.22 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 377.22 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 62,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211.12/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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