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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.08 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.08 and 170.08 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.08 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.08 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.08 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 63,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963.69/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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