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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.21 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.21 and 107.22 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.21 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.21 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.21 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 40,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,444.46/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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