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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 377.39 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 377.39 and 87.08 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 377.39 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/377.39 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 377.39 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 32,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.12/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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