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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 347.07 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 347.07 and 164.13 is: 226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 347.07 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/347.07 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 347.07 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 56,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,964.60/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.40

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