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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.60 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.60 and 169.74 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.60 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.60 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.60 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 64,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,093.82/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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