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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 347.16 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 347.16 and 168.60 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 347.16 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/347.16 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 347.16 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 58,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,531.81/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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