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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 347.42 and 169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 347.42 and 169.03 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 347.42 = 169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/347.42 = 169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 347.42 × 169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 58,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,721.82/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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