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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 376.79 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 376.79 and 114.17 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 376.79 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/376.79 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 376.79 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 43,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.66/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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