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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 347.61 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 347.61 and 178.18 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 347.61 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/347.61 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 347.61 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 61,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,937.15/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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