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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.38 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.38 and 114.63 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.38 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.38 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.38 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 43,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259.07/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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