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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 346.22 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 346.22 and 166.92 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 346.22 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/346.22 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 346.22 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 57,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790.21/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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