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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.63 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.63 and 169.06 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.63 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.63 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.63 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 63,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,672.22/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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