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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 347.86 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 347.86 and 169.17 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 347.86 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/347.86 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 347.86 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 58,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847.48/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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