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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 377.24 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 377.24 and 114.43 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 377.24 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/377.24 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 377.24 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 43,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167.57/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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