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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 346.80 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 346.80 and 172.30 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 346.80 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/346.80 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 346.80 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 59,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753.64/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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