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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 347.36 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 347.36 and 163.26 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 347.36 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/347.36 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 347.36 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 56,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.18/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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