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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.84 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.84 and 105.62 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.84 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.84 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.84 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 39,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,905.57/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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