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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.73 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.73 and 104.94 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.73 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.73 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.73 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 39,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,533.52/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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