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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 377.13 and 170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 377.13 and 170.06 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 377.13 = 170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/377.13 = 170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 377.13 × 170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 64,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,134.73/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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