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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.43 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.43 and 168.21 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.43 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.43 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.43 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 58,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,273.41/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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