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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 377.93 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 377.93 and 107.63 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 377.93 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/377.93 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 377.93 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 40,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676.61/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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