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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.01 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.01 and 114.65 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.01 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.01 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.01 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 43,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224.20/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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