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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.40 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.40 and 114.65 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.40 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.40 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.40 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 43,268.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268.91/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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