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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 377.13 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 377.13 and 178.09 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 377.13 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/377.13 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 377.13 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 67,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164.22/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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