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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 346.11 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 346.11 and 176.38 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 346.11 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/346.11 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 346.11 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 61,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,046.88/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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