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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 347.14 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 347.14 and 173.05 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 347.14 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/347.14 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 347.14 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 60,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,072.58/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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