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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 377.45 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 377.45 and 170.50 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 377.45 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/377.45 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 377.45 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 64,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,355.23/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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