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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 346.47 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 346.47 and 168.16 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 346.47 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/346.47 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 346.47 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 58,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,260.66/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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