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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.62 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.62 and 178.22 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.62 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.62 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.62 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 61,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952.84/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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