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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 376.40 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 376.40 and 173.80 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 376.40 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/376.40 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 376.40 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 65,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,419.26/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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