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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.06 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.06 and 244.17 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.06 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.06 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.06 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 92,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,065.52/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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