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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 377.76 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 377.76 and 160.09 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 377.76 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/377.76 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 377.76 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 60,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,473.71/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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