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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.54 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.54 and 97.70 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.54 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.54 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.54 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 36,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,884.01/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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