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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 377.34 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 377.34 and 164.77 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 377.34 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/377.34 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 377.34 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 62,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,174.31/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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