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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 347.22 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 347.22 and 168.89 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 347.22 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/347.22 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 347.22 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 58,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,640.25/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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