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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.64 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.64 and 114.85 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.64 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.64 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.64 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 43,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371.95/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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