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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 377.77 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 377.77 and 107.56 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 377.77 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/377.77 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 377.77 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 40,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.94/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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