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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.18 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.18 and 173.68 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.18 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.18 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.18 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 65,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,333.57/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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