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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 346.11 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 346.11 and 168.18 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 346.11 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/346.11 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 346.11 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 58,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208.78/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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