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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 376.41 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 376.41 and 120.99 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 376.41 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/376.41 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 376.41 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 45,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543.71/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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