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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 347.18 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 347.18 and 163.13 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 347.18 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/347.18 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 347.18 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 56,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,634.66/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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