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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.14 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.14 and 173.79 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.14 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.14 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.14 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 65,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,369.37/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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