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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.70 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.70 and 178.25 is: 246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.70 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.70 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.70 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 61,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977.53/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.05

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