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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.87 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.87 and 165.10 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.87 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.87 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.87 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 62,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386.34/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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