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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 376.30 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 376.30 and 170.12 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 376.30 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/376.30 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 376.30 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 64,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,016.16/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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