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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.39 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.39 and 171.13 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.39 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.39 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.39 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 64,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,582.75/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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