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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 376.92 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 376.92 and 160.60 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 376.92 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/376.92 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 376.92 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 60,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,533.35/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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