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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.58 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.58 and 78.44 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.58 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.58 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.58 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 29,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618.32/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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