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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 377.10 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 377.10 and 114.42 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 377.10 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/377.10 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 377.10 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 43,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,147.78/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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