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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.95 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.95 and 168.60 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.95 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.95 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.95 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 58,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.77/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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