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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 347.25 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 347.25 and 167.67 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 347.25 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/347.25 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 347.25 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 58,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,223.41/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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