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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 376.75 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 376.75 and 170.05 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 376.75 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/376.75 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 376.75 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 64,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,066.34/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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