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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 347.60 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 347.60 and 164.67 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 347.60 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/347.60 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 347.60 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 57,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237.60/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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