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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.51, 355.51 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.51, 355.51 and 164.40 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.51 : 355.51 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.51/355.51 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.51x = 355.51 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.51x = 58,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444.72/257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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