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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 377.70 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 377.70 and 78.52 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 377.70 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/377.70 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 377.70 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 29,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656.35/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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