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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 346.96 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 346.96 and 173.08 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 346.96 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/346.96 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 346.96 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 60,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,051.84/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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