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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 377.49 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 377.49 and 178.33 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 377.49 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/377.49 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 377.49 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 67,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,317.79/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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