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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.64 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.64 and 114.80 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.64 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.64 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.64 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 43,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,353.07/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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