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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.92 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.92 and 169.65 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.92 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.92 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.92 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 63,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,944.48/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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