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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 347.10 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 347.10 and 174.04 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 347.10 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/347.10 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 347.10 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 60,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,409.28/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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