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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 376.62 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 376.62 and 160.16 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 376.62 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/376.62 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 376.62 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 60,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319.46/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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