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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.11, 376.53 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.11, 376.53 and 106.75 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.11 : 376.53 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.11/376.53 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.11x = 376.53 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.11x = 40,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194.58/251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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