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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 346.77 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 346.77 and 181.56 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 346.77 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/346.77 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 346.77 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 62,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,959.56/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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