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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 377.08 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 377.08 and 114.62 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 377.08 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/377.08 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 377.08 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 43,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.91/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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