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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.49 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.49 and 169.27 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.49 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.49 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.49 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 63,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,897.73/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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