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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 347.92 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 347.92 and 168.03 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 347.92 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/347.92 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 347.92 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 58,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461.42/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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