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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.23 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.23 and 174.08 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.23 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.23 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.23 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 65,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,494.12/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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