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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 377.61 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 377.61 and 174.89 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 377.61 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/377.61 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 377.61 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 66,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,040.72/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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