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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 377.16 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 377.16 and 107.05 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 377.16 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/377.16 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 377.16 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 40,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374.98/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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