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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.06 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.06 and 114.48 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.06 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.06 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.06 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 43,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165.83/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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