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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 377.84 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 377.84 and 179.85 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 377.84 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/377.84 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 377.84 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 67,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.62/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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