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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 347.04 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 347.04 and 168.65 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 347.04 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/347.04 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 347.04 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 58,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,528.30/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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