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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.10 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.10 and 169.80 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.10 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.10 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.10 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 64,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,031.58/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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