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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.60 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.60 and 168.61 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.60 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.60 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.60 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 58,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,439.72/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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