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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.13 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.13 and 160.18 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.13 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.13 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.13 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 60,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,408.68/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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