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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 377.63 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 377.63 and 97.61 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 377.63 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/377.63 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 377.63 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 36,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,860.92/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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