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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.64 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.64 and 172.60 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.64 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.64 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.64 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 59,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,830.06/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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