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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.66 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.66 and 170.71 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.66 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.66 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.66 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 64,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,469.82/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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