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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 377.79 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 377.79 and 114.88 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 377.79 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/377.79 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 377.79 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 43,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400.52/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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