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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.02 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.02 and 114.29 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.02 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.02 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.02 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 43,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,089.62/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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