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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 346.10 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 346.10 and 168.06 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 346.10 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/346.10 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 346.10 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 58,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164.73/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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