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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.87 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.87 and 107.58 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.87 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.87 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.87 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 40,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,650.01/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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