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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.41 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.41 and 106.63 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.41 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.41 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.41 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 40,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136.60/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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