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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 346.53 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 346.53 and 168.31 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 346.53 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/346.53 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 346.53 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 58,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,324.46/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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