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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 376.78 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 376.78 and 169.98 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 376.78 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/376.78 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 376.78 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 64,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045.06/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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