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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 377.41 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 377.41 and 170.53 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 377.41 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/377.41 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 377.41 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 64,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,359.73/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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