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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 377.30 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 377.30 and 78.18 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 377.30 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/377.30 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 377.30 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 29,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,498.24/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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