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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 347.30 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 347.30 and 167.81 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 347.30 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/347.30 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 347.30 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 58,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,280.41/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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