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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.94 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.94 and 105.72 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.94 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.94 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.94 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 39,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,955.82/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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