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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.75, 376.70 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.75, 376.70 and 160.02 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 376.70 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/376.70 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 376.70 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 60,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279.53/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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