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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.11, 376.36 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.11, 376.36 and 177.87 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.11 : 376.36 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.11/376.36 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.11x = 376.36 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.11x = 66,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,943.15/251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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