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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 346.99 and 174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 346.99 and 174.01 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 346.99 = 174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/346.99 = 174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 346.99 × 174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 60,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,378.86/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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