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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.68 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.68 and 106.80 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.68 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.68 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.68 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 40,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229.42/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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