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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 347.82 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 347.82 and 173.37 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 347.82 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/347.82 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 347.82 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 60,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301.55/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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