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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 376.97 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 376.97 and 107.13 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 376.97 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/376.97 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 376.97 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 40,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,384.26/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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