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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 346.71 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 346.71 and 168.40 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 346.71 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/346.71 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 346.71 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 58,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,385.96/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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