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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 376.58 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 376.58 and 159.92 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 376.58 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/376.58 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 376.58 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 60,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222.67/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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