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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 376.81 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 376.81 and 174.36 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 376.81 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/376.81 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 376.81 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 65,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,700.59/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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