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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 377.81 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 377.81 and 114.87 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 377.81 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/377.81 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 377.81 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 43,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398.46/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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