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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 346.95 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 346.95 and 174.18 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 346.95 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/346.95 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 346.95 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 60,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,431.75/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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