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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 377.70 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 377.70 and 107.44 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 377.70 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/377.70 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 377.70 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 40,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,580.09/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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