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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 377.74 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 377.74 and 114.86 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 377.74 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/377.74 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 377.74 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 43,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.22/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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