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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 347.14 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 347.14 and 173.70 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 347.14 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/347.14 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 347.14 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 60,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,296.48/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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