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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 376.94 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 376.94 and 105.17 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 376.94 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/376.94 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 376.94 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 39,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641.16/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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