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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 347.25 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 347.25 and 181.89 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 347.25 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/347.25 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 347.25 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 63,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,158.66/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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