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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 377.19 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 377.19 and 107.28 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 377.19 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/377.19 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 377.19 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 40,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.94/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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