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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 347.83 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 347.83 and 174.20 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 347.83 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/347.83 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 347.83 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 60,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,591.99/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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