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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.27 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.27 and 167.47 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.27 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.27 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.27 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 58,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,157.31/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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