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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 377.96 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 377.96 and 115.02 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 377.96 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/377.96 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 377.96 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 43,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472.38/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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