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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 376.74 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 376.74 and 68.57 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 376.74 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/376.74 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 376.74 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 25,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833.06/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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