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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 346.92 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 346.92 and 177.76 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 346.92 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/346.92 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 346.92 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 61,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,668.50/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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