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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 376.94 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 376.94 and 107 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 376.94 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/376.94 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 376.94 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 40,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,332.58/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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