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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 347.70 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 347.70 and 174.28 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 347.70 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/347.70 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 347.70 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 60,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597.16/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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