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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 346.68 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 346.68 and 168.39 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 346.68 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/346.68 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 346.68 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 58,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377.45/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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