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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.21, 376.53 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.21, 376.53 and 121.02 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.21 : 376.53 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.21/376.53 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.21x = 376.53 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.21x = 45,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.17/251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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