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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 376.86 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 376.86 and 155.24 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 376.86 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/376.86 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 376.86 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 58,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,503.75/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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