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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 346.20 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 346.20 and 181.18 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 346.20 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/346.20 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 346.20 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 62,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,724.52/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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