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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.75 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.75 and 173.37 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.75 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.75 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.75 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 60,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289.42/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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