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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 378.06 and 160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 378.06 and 160.51 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 378.06 = 160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/378.06 = 160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 378.06 × 160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 60,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,680.86/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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