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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.96, 378.26 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.96, 378.26 and 160.84 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.96 : 378.26 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.96/378.26 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.96x = 378.26 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.96x = 60,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,839.34/251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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