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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 347.12 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 347.12 and 168.75 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 347.12 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/347.12 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 347.12 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 58,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574.99/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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