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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.21, 377.13 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.21, 377.13 and 174.66 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.21 : 377.13 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.21/377.13 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.21x = 377.13 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.21x = 65,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,869.53/251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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