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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.49 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.49 and 177.39 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.49 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.49 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.49 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 61,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641.25/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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