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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 377.56 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 377.56 and 160.44 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 377.56 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/377.56 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 377.56 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 60,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575.73/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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