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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 346.76 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 346.76 and 173.50 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 346.76 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/346.76 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 346.76 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 60,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,162.86/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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