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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 377.19 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 377.19 and 107.16 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 377.19 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/377.19 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 377.19 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 40,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418.27/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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