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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.44 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.44 and 159.72 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.44 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.44 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.44 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 60,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,125.00/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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