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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.85 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.85 and 159.84 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.85 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.85 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.85 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 60,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,236.10/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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