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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 346.80 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 346.80 and 163.97 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 346.80 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/346.80 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 346.80 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 56,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,863.06/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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