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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 377.23 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 377.23 and 80.50 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 377.23 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/377.23 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 377.23 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 30,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367.02/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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