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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 346.48 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 346.48 and 168.12 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 346.48 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/346.48 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 346.48 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 58,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250.22/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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