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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.67 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.67 and 165.19 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.67 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.67 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.67 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 62,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385.54/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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