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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.51, 355.50 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.51, 355.50 and 164.31 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.51 : 355.50 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.51/355.50 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.51x = 355.50 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.51x = 58,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,412.21/257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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