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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 377.45 and 80.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 377.45 and 80.63 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 377.45 = 80.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/377.45 = 80.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 377.45 × 80.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 30,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.50/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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