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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.86 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.86 and 170.20 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.86 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.86 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.86 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 64,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141.57/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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