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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.06 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.06 and 107.05 is: 160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.06 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.06 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.06 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 40,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.74/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.47

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