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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 376.60 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 376.60 and 174.22 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 376.60 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/376.60 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 376.60 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 65,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,610.38/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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