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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 376.62 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 376.62 and 174.25 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 376.62 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/376.62 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 376.62 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 65,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,626.04/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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