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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 376.58 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 376.58 and 77.67 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 376.58 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/376.58 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 376.58 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 29,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248.97/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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