Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 347.08 and 168.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 251.47, 347.08 and 168.72 is: 232.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251.47 : 347.08 = 168.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251.47/347.08 = 168.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251.47x = 347.08 × 168.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251.47x = 58,559.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,559.34/251.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232.87
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