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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 377.46 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 377.46 and 174.39 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 377.46 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/377.46 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 377.46 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 65,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,825.25/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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