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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.64 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.64 and 114.63 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.64 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.64 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.64 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 43,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,288.87/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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