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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 347.07 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 347.07 and 164.17 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 347.07 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/347.07 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 347.07 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 56,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978.48/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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