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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 377.01 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 377.01 and 179.16 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 377.01 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/377.01 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 377.01 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 67,545.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,545.11/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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