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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 377.18 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 377.18 and 174.36 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 377.18 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/377.18 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 377.18 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 65,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,765.10/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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