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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.73 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.73 and 160.43 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.73 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.73 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.73 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 60,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,597.34/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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