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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 376.89 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 376.89 and 114.39 is: 171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 376.89 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/376.89 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 376.89 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 43,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112.45/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.45

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