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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 347.16 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 347.16 and 174.10 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 347.16 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/347.16 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 347.16 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 60,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,440.56/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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