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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.31 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.31 and 121.74 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.31 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.31 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.31 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 45,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933.26/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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