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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 346.85 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 346.85 and 173.95 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 346.85 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/346.85 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 346.85 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 60,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,333.47/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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