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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 346.17 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 346.17 and 181.45 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 346.17 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/346.17 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 346.17 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 62,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810.82/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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