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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 346.02 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 346.02 and 172.29 is: 237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 346.02 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/346.02 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 346.02 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 59,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615.79/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.52

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