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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.17 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.17 and 170.45 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.17 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.17 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.17 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 64,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,288.63/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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