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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 347.18 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 347.18 and 176.90 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 347.18 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/347.18 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 347.18 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 61,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413.52/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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