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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.24 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.24 and 170.94 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.24 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.24 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.24 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 64,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485.41/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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