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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 376.67 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 376.67 and 163.31 is: 244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 376.67 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/376.67 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 376.67 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 61,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513.98/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.99

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