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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 377.54 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 377.54 and 169.01 is: 253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 377.54 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/377.54 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 377.54 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 63,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805.30/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.68

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