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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 346.92 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 346.92 and 164.28 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 346.92 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/346.92 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 346.92 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 56,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,992.02/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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