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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.23, 376.80 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.23, 376.80 and 106.96 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.23 : 376.80 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.23/376.80 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.23x = 376.80 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.23x = 40,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302.53/251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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