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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 346.86 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 346.86 and 181.53 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 346.86 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/346.86 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 346.86 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 62,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,965.50/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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