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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 346.98 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 346.98 and 178.02 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 346.98 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/346.98 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 346.98 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 61,769.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769.38/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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