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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 347.30 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 347.30 and 178.11 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 347.30 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/347.30 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 347.30 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 61,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857.38/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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