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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 346.59 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 346.59 and 250.89 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 346.59 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/346.59 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 346.59 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 86,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,955.97/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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