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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 347.28 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 347.28 and 164.56 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 347.28 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/347.28 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 347.28 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 57,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148.40/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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