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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 377.50 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 377.50 and 160.32 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 377.50 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/377.50 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 377.50 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 60,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,520.80/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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