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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.64 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.64 and 170.40 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.64 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.64 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.64 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 64,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,349.86/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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