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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 347.43 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 347.43 and 164.44 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 347.43 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/347.43 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 347.43 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 57,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131.39/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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