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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.67 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.67 and 170.83 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.67 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.67 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.67 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 64,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,517.37/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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