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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 345.90 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 345.90 and 173.26 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 345.90 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/345.90 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 345.90 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 59,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,930.63/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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