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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 346.78 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 346.78 and 168.43 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 346.78 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/346.78 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 346.78 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 58,408.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408.15/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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