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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 347.25 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 347.25 and 173.74 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 347.25 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/347.25 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 347.25 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 60,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,331.22/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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