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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 347.15 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 347.15 and 168.81 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 347.15 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/347.15 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 347.15 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 58,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602.39/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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