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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.41 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.41 and 168.05 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.41 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.41 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.41 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 58,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,215.07/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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