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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.44 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.44 and 178.90 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.44 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.44 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.44 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 67,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345.12/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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