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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 376.59 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 376.59 and 164.23 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 376.59 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/376.59 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 376.59 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 61,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847.38/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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