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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 377.45 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 377.45 and 114.72 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 377.45 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/377.45 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 377.45 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 43,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301.06/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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