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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 377.80 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 377.80 and 107.49 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 377.80 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/377.80 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 377.80 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 40,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,609.72/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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