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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.65 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.65 and 114.81 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.65 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.65 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.65 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 43,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358.00/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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