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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 376.94 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 376.94 and 114.53 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 376.94 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/376.94 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 376.94 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 43,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,169.34/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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