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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.40 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.40 and 114.66 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.40 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.40 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.40 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 43,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272.68/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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