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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 347.58 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 347.58 and 178.24 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 347.58 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/347.58 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 347.58 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 61,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952.66/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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