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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 347.32 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 347.32 and 168.78 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 347.32 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/347.32 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 347.32 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 58,621.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,621.83/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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