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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 377.49 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 377.49 and 160.13 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 377.49 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/377.49 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 377.49 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 60,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,449.02/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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