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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 347.51 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 347.51 and 163.23 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 347.51 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/347.51 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 347.51 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 56,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722.32/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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