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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 346.77 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 346.77 and 168.39 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 346.77 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/346.77 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 346.77 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 58,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392.60/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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