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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 347.11 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 347.11 and 168.63 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 347.11 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/347.11 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 347.11 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 58,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,532.32/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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