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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.02 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.02 and 155.80 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.02 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.02 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.02 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 58,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,739.72/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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