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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 347.36 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 347.36 and 164.25 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 347.36 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/347.36 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 347.36 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 57,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,053.88/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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