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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.73 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.73 and 168.53 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.73 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.73 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.73 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 58,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431.83/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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