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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 377.25 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 377.25 and 159.82 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 377.25 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/377.25 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 377.25 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 60,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292.10/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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