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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 347.55 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 347.55 and 173.35 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 347.55 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/347.55 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 347.55 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 60,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,247.79/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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