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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.53 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.53 and 174.57 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.53 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.53 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.53 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 65,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,903.56/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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