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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 352.65 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 352.65 and 251.55 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 352.65 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/352.65 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 352.65 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 88,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,709.11/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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