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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 347.13 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 347.13 and 163.10 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 347.13 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/347.13 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 347.13 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 56,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,616.90/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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