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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 377.26 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 377.26 and 114.54 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 377.26 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/377.26 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 377.26 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 43,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211.36/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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