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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 347.37 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 347.37 and 164.54 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 347.37 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/347.37 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 347.37 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 57,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,154.52/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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