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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 376.94 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 376.94 and 107.16 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 376.94 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/376.94 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 376.94 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 40,392.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392.89/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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