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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.46 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.46 and 178.64 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.46 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.46 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.46 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 67,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250.81/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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