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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.28 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.28 and 155.16 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.28 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.28 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.28 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 58,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,538.76/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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