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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.57 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.57 and 174.97 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.57 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.57 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.57 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 66,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062.92/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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