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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 347.09 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 347.09 and 161.86 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 347.09 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/347.09 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 347.09 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 56,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,180.86/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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