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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 377.57 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 377.57 and 107.33 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 377.57 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/377.57 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 377.57 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 40,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525.09/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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