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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.37 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.37 and 97.44 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.37 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.37 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.37 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 36,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770.45/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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