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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.63 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.63 and 177.42 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.63 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.63 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.63 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 61,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499.54/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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