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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.07 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.07 and 173.46 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.07 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.07 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.07 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 65,406.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,406.56/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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