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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 376.46 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 376.46 and 174.60 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 376.46 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/376.46 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 376.46 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 65,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,727.16/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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