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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.24 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.24 and 146.74 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.24 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.24 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.24 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 50,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,954.00/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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