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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 377.33 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 377.33 and 114.75 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 377.33 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/377.33 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 377.33 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 43,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299.27/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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