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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 347.46 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 347.46 and 173.96 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 347.46 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/347.46 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 347.46 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 60,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,444.14/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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