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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.67 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.67 and 171.15 is: 256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.67 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.67 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.67 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 64,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,638.22/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.71

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