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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.22 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.22 and 121.74 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.22 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.22 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.22 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 45,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922.76/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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