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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.49 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.49 and 113.96 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.49 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.49 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.49 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 42,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,902.35/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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