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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.51 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.51 and 181.27 is: 249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.51 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.51 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.51 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 62,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811.87/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.85

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