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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 347.19 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 347.19 and 178.14 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 347.19 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/347.19 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 347.19 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 61,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848.43/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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