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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 346.25 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 346.25 and 168.14 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 346.25 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/346.25 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 346.25 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 58,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218.48/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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