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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 376.77 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 376.77 and 164.35 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 376.77 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/376.77 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 376.77 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 61,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923.24/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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