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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.73 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.73 and 165.18 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.73 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.73 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.73 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 62,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.44/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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