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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 346.47 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 346.47 and 181.33 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 346.47 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/346.47 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 346.47 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 62,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,825.41/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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