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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 377.24 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 377.24 and 107.32 is: 160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 377.24 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/377.24 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 377.24 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 40,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.40/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.99

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