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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.64 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.64 and 114.97 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.64 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.64 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.64 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 43,417.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417.27/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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