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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.46 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.46 and 160.52 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.46 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.46 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.46 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 60,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589.88/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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