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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 376.56 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 376.56 and 154.10 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 376.56 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/376.56 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 376.56 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 58,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027.90/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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