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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.62 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.62 and 173.32 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.62 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.62 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.62 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 60,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,076.18/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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