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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 347.75 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 347.75 and 174.45 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 347.75 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/347.75 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 347.75 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 60,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,664.12/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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