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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.62 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.62 and 168.19 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.62 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.62 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.62 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 58,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298.02/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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