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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.48 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.48 and 121.58 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.48 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.48 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.48 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 45,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,894.58/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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