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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 377.20 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 377.20 and 107.16 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 377.20 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/377.20 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 377.20 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 40,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420.75/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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