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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 377.13 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 377.13 and 165.23 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 377.13 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/377.13 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 377.13 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 62,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,313.19/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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