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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 347.36 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 347.36 and 173.12 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 347.36 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/347.36 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 347.36 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 60,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,134.96/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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