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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.52 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.52 and 114.11 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.52 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.52 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.52 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 42,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962.24/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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