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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 376.65 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 376.65 and 174.30 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 376.65 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/376.65 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 376.65 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 65,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,650.10/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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