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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 377.06 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 377.06 and 160.18 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 377.06 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/377.06 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 377.06 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 60,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,395.73/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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