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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 347.00 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 347.00 and 173.49 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 347.00 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/347.00 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 347.00 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 60,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200.16/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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