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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 377.46 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 377.46 and 97.55 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 377.46 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/377.46 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 377.46 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 36,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822.17/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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