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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 347.24 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 347.24 and 146.68 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 347.24 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/347.24 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 347.24 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 50,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933.84/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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