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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 375.78 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 375.78 and 176.90 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 375.78 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/375.78 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 375.78 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 66,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475.48/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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