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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 377.07 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 377.07 and 121.46 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 377.07 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/377.07 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 377.07 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 45,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,797.04/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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