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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 347.09 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 347.09 and 178.17 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 347.09 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/347.09 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 347.09 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 61,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,840.13/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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