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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 346.98 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 346.98 and 168.63 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 346.98 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/346.98 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 346.98 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 58,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,512.52/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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