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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.64 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.64 and 164.55 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.64 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.64 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.64 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 57,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,204.16/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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