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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.73 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.73 and 119.32 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.73 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.73 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.73 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 44,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952.12/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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