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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.49 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.49 and 107.25 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.49 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.49 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.49 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 40,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.80/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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