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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 377.24 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 377.24 and 121.60 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 377.24 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/377.24 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 377.24 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 45,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,872.38/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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