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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 378.01 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 378.01 and 160.64 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 378.01 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/378.01 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 378.01 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 60,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,721.64/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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