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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.39 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.39 and 160.25 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.39 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.39 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.39 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 60,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.26/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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