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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 346.80 and 162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 346.80 and 162.84 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 346.80 = 162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/346.80 = 162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 346.80 × 162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 56,472.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,472.91/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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