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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.32 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.32 and 181.08 is: 249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.32 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.32 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.32 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 62,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,711.63/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.63

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