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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 377.18 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 377.18 and 165.03 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 377.18 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/377.18 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 377.18 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 62,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246.02/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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