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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 377.31 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 377.31 and 107.32 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 377.31 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/377.31 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 377.31 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 40,492.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492.91/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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