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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 376.98 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 376.98 and 159.72 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 376.98 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/376.98 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 376.98 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 60,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211.25/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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