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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.11, 376.65 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.11, 376.65 and 77.79 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.11 : 376.65 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.11/376.65 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.11x = 376.65 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.11x = 29,299.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299.60/251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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