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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 377.46 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 377.46 and 179.46 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 377.46 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/377.46 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 377.46 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 67,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,738.97/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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