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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 376.63 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 376.63 and 170.10 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 376.63 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/376.63 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 376.63 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 64,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064.76/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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