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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.91 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.91 and 107.70 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.91 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.91 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.91 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 40,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700.91/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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