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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.50 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.50 and 106.70 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.50 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.50 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.50 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 40,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.55/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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