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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 376.78 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 376.78 and 106.96 is: 160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 376.78 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/376.78 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 376.78 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 40,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,300.39/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.35

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