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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.16 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.16 and 170.36 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.16 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.16 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.16 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 64,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082.62/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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