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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 376.79 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 376.79 and 174.29 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 376.79 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/376.79 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 376.79 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 65,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,667.97/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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