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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 377.28 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 377.28 and 107.25 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 377.28 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/377.28 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 377.28 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 40,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463.28/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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