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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 376.92 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 376.92 and 160.59 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 376.92 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/376.92 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 376.92 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 60,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529.58/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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