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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.84 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.84 and 107.52 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.84 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.84 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.84 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 40,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625.36/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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