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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 376.32 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 376.32 and 174.03 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 376.32 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/376.32 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 376.32 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 65,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,490.10/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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