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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.77, 377.61 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.77, 377.61 and 69.18 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.77 : 377.61 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.77/377.61 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.77x = 377.61 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.77x = 26,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,123.06/251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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