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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 346.93 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 346.93 and 172.68 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 346.93 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/346.93 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 346.93 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 59,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,909.06/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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