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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 376.07 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 376.07 and 169.79 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 376.07 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/376.07 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 376.07 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 63,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850.20/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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