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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.78 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.78 and 120.51 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.78 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.78 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.78 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 45,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285.91/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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