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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 347.16 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 347.16 and 164.30 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 347.16 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/347.16 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 347.16 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 57,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,038.39/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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