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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.34 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.34 and 174.12 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.34 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.34 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.34 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 60,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,478.84/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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