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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 377.78 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 377.78 and 160.46 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 377.78 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/377.78 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 377.78 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 60,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,618.58/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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