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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 377.80 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 377.80 and 160.45 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 377.80 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/377.80 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 377.80 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 60,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,616.66/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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