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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.31 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.31 and 160.12 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.31 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.31 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.31 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 60,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,414.88/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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