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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 378.14 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 378.14 and 175.23 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 378.14 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/378.14 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 378.14 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 66,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260.60/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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