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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 347.27 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 347.27 and 164.12 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 347.27 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/347.27 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 347.27 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 56,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993.95/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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