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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.24 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.24 and 174.84 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.24 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.24 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.24 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 65,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,956.64/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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