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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 377.28 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 377.28 and 107.28 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 377.28 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/377.28 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 377.28 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 40,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474.60/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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