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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 376.88 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 376.88 and 174.42 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 376.88 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/376.88 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 376.88 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 65,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,734.54/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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