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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 376.55 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 376.55 and 77.74 is: 116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 376.55 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/376.55 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 376.55 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 29,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272.25/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.58

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