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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 347.34 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 347.34 and 168.93 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 347.34 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/347.34 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 347.34 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 58,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,676.15/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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