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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 347.68 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 347.68 and 177.87 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 347.68 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/347.68 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 347.68 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 61,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843.37/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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