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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.04 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.04 and 174 is: 239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.04 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.04 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.04 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 60,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,384.96/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.85

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