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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 376.98 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 376.98 and 114.55 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 376.98 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/376.98 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 376.98 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 43,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.06/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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