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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 347.17 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 347.17 and 146.69 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 347.17 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/347.17 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 347.17 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 50,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,923.90/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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