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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 347.55 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 347.55 and 181.94 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 347.55 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/347.55 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 347.55 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 63,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233.25/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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