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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.64 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.64 and 107.50 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.64 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.64 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.64 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 40,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,596.30/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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