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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 377.13 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 377.13 and 114.50 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 377.13 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/377.13 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 377.13 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 43,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,181.39/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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