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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.57 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.57 and 106.75 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.57 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.57 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.57 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 40,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198.85/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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