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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 376.53 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 376.53 and 106.68 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 376.53 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/376.53 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 376.53 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 40,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168.22/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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