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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 376.80 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 376.80 and 164.71 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 376.80 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/376.80 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 376.80 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 62,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062.73/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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