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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 377.46 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 377.46 and 179.24 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 377.46 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/377.46 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 377.46 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 67,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,655.93/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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