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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 377.18 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 377.18 and 107.07 is: 160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 377.18 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/377.18 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 377.18 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 40,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,384.66/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.65

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