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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 376.24 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 376.24 and 179.72 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 376.24 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/376.24 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 376.24 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 67,615.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,615.07/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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