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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.77 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.77 and 169.45 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.77 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.77 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.77 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 58,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,929.47/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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