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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 347.49 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 347.49 and 163.24 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 347.49 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/347.49 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 347.49 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 56,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,723.40/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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