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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 377.28 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 377.28 and 114.54 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 377.28 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/377.28 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 377.28 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 43,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213.65/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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