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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 377.37 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 377.37 and 170.14 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 377.37 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/377.37 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 377.37 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 64,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,205.73/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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