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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.95 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.95 and 162.92 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.95 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.95 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.95 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 56,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.36/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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