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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 346.41 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 346.41 and 173.54 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 346.41 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/346.41 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 346.41 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 60,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,115.99/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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