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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 347.10 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 347.10 and 164.16 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 347.10 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/347.10 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 347.10 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 56,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979.94/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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