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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.46 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.46 and 87.03 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.46 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.46 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.46 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 32,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.34/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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