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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 377.31 and 107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 377.31 and 107.23 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 377.31 = 107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/377.31 = 107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 377.31 × 107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 40,458.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,458.95/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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