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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 347.57 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 347.57 and 168.96 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 347.57 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/347.57 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 347.57 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 58,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,725.43/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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