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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.48 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.48 and 163.34 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.48 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.48 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.48 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 56,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,757.38/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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