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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 377.55 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 377.55 and 245.70 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 377.55 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/377.55 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 377.55 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 92,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764.04/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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