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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 377.16 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 377.16 and 160.35 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 377.16 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/377.16 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 377.16 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 60,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.59/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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