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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.17 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.17 and 114.53 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.17 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.17 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.17 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 43,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.11/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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