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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 377.11 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 377.11 and 155.23 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 377.11 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/377.11 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 377.11 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 58,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,538.79/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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