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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.65 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.65 and 87.23 is: 130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.65 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.65 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.65 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 32,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.41/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.85

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