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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.49 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.49 and 97.68 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.49 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.49 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.49 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 36,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,875.01/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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