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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 376.44 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 376.44 and 159.86 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 376.44 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/376.44 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 376.44 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 60,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175.82/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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