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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 346.68 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 346.68 and 168.33 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 346.68 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/346.68 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 346.68 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 58,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,356.64/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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