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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.74, 377.67 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.74, 377.67 and 105.52 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.74 : 377.67 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.74/377.67 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.74x = 377.67 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.74x = 39,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851.74/251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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