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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 377.68 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 377.68 and 170.81 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 377.68 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/377.68 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 377.68 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 64,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,511.52/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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