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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 347.64 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 347.64 and 164.60 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 347.64 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/347.64 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 347.64 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 57,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,221.54/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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