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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 346.49 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 346.49 and 167.10 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 346.49 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/346.49 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 346.49 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 57,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898.48/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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