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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 377.21 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 377.21 and 114.64 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 377.21 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/377.21 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 377.21 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 43,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.05/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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