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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 347.46 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 347.46 and 174.12 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 347.46 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/347.46 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 347.46 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 60,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499.74/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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