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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 377.30 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 377.30 and 164.76 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 377.30 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/377.30 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 377.30 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 62,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,163.95/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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