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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 376.18 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 376.18 and 159.55 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 376.18 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/376.18 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 376.18 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 60,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,018.18/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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