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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 346.91 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 346.91 and 168.48 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 346.91 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/346.91 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 346.91 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 58,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.55/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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