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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 346.48 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 346.48 and 168.29 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 346.48 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/346.48 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 346.48 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 58,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309.12/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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