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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.70 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.70 and 106.84 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.70 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.70 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.70 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 40,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246.63/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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