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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 376.89 and 107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 376.89 and 107.11 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 376.89 = 107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/376.89 = 107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 376.89 × 107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 40,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368.69/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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