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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 376.71 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 376.71 and 114.32 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 376.71 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/376.71 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 376.71 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 43,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065.49/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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