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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 378 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 378 and 115.08 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 378 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/378 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 378 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 43,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.24/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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