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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 346.51 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 346.51 and 168.10 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 346.51 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/346.51 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 346.51 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 58,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248.33/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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