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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.65, 347.28 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.65, 347.28 and 164.27 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.65 : 347.28 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.65/347.28 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.65x = 347.28 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.65x = 57,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045.13/251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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