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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 347.43 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 347.43 and 168.92 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 347.43 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/347.43 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 347.43 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 58,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,687.88/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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