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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 347.16 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 347.16 and 181.83 is: 250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 347.16 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/347.16 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 347.16 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 63,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124.10/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.96

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