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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 346.80 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 346.80 and 168.38 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 346.80 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/346.80 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 346.80 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 58,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,394.18/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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