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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 377.31 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 377.31 and 105.55 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 377.31 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/377.31 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 377.31 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 39,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,825.07/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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