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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.58 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.58 and 164.61 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.58 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.58 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.58 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 57,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215.14/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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