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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 378.12 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 378.12 and 171.32 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 378.12 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/378.12 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 378.12 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 64,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,779.52/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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