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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 347.16 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 347.16 and 164.20 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 347.16 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/347.16 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 347.16 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 57,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,003.67/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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