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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 347.99 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 347.99 and 169.45 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 347.99 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/347.99 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 347.99 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 58,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966.06/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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