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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 346.54 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 346.54 and 173.52 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 346.54 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/346.54 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 346.54 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 60,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,131.62/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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