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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 347.49 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 347.49 and 173.46 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 347.49 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/347.49 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 347.49 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 60,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,275.62/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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