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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.75, 377.94 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.75, 377.94 and 160.85 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 377.94 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/377.94 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 377.94 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 60,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,789.76/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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