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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 377.24 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 377.24 and 174.03 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 377.24 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/377.24 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 377.24 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 65,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651.08/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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