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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.83 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.83 and 159.50 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.83 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.83 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.83 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 60,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,105.33/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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