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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 347.28 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 347.28 and 168.84 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 347.28 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/347.28 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 347.28 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 58,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,634.76/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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