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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 347.01 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 347.01 and 168.74 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 347.01 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/347.01 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 347.01 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 58,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554.47/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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