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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.46 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.46 and 69.04 is: 103.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.46 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.46 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.46 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 26,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.84/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.55

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