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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.65 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.65 and 86.58 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.65 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.65 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.65 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 32,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609.92/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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