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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 347.19 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 347.19 and 168.80 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 347.19 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/347.19 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 347.19 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 58,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,606.92/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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