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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 347.38 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 347.38 and 164.38 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 347.38 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/347.38 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 347.38 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 57,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101.50/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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