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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.71 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.71 and 172.66 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.71 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.71 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.71 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 59,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,861.22/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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