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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 347.17 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 347.17 and 182.50 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 347.17 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/347.17 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 347.17 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 63,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,358.53/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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