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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 377.56 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 377.56 and 175.07 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 377.56 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/377.56 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 377.56 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 66,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.43/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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