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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 377.12 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 377.12 and 119.66 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 377.12 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/377.12 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 377.12 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 45,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124.59/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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