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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.48 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.48 and 80 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.48 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.48 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.48 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 30,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,118.40/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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