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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 346.74 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 346.74 and 177.92 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 346.74 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/346.74 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 346.74 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 61,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,691.98/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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