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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.34 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.34 and 168.96 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.34 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.34 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.34 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 58,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686.57/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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