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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.69 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.69 and 174.50 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.69 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.69 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.69 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 65,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,732.41/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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