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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.76 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.76 and 178.47 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.76 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.76 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.76 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 62,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,064.73/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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