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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.64 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.64 and 121.70 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.64 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.64 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.64 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 45,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956.90/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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