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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.16 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.16 and 168.09 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.16 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.16 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.16 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 58,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185.41/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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