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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 378.02 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 378.02 and 107.71 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 378.02 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/378.02 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 378.02 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 40,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,716.53/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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