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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.85 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.85 and 114.18 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.85 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.85 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.85 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 43,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028.73/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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