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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.37 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.37 and 174.16 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.37 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.37 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.37 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 65,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548.60/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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