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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.57 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.57 and 169.14 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.57 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.57 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.57 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 58,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,787.99/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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