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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 377.33 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 377.33 and 107.19 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 377.33 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/377.33 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 377.33 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 40,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,445.47/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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