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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 377.24 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 377.24 and 78.18 is: 117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 377.24 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/377.24 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 377.24 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 29,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,492.62/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.26

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