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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 347.40 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 347.40 and 174.32 is: 240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 347.40 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/347.40 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 347.40 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 60,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558.77/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.69

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