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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.26 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.26 and 181 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.26 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.26 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.26 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 62,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,673.06/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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