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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.60 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.60 and 173.64 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.60 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.60 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.60 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 60,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181.46/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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