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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 377.14 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 377.14 and 114.64 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 377.14 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/377.14 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 377.14 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 43,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235.33/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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