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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.30 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.30 and 78.33 is: 117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.30 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.30 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.30 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 29,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553.52/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.49

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