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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.52 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.52 and 107.49 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.52 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.52 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.52 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 40,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,579.62/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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