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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 347.49 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 347.49 and 164.34 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 347.49 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/347.49 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 347.49 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 57,106.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106.51/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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