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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 347.34 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 347.34 and 168.84 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 347.34 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/347.34 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 347.34 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 58,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644.89/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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