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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.63 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.63 and 179 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.63 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.63 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.63 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 67,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,416.77/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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