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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 347.64 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 347.64 and 178.19 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 347.64 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/347.64 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 347.64 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 61,944.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944.23/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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