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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.44 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.44 and 164.60 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.44 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.44 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.44 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 57,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.62/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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