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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 347.61 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 347.61 and 169.11 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 347.61 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/347.61 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 347.61 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 58,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,784.33/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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