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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.84 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.84 and 160.54 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.84 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.84 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.84 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 60,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658.43/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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