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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.42 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.42 and 78.33 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.42 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.42 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.42 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 29,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,562.92/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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