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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 377.18 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 377.18 and 114.46 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 377.18 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/377.18 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 377.18 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 43,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.02/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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