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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 377.02 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 377.02 and 114.41 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 377.02 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/377.02 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 377.02 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 43,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.86/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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