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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 346.86 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 346.86 and 168.42 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 346.86 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/346.86 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 346.86 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 58,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419.78/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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