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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 347.27 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 347.27 and 164.36 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 347.27 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/347.27 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 347.27 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 57,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074.74/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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