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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 377.54 and 78.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 377.54 and 78.31 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 377.54 = 78.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/377.54 = 78.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 377.54 × 78.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 29,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,565.16/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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