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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 347.07 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 347.07 and 164.35 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 347.07 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/347.07 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 347.07 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 57,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040.95/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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