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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 378.14 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 378.14 and 107.71 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 378.14 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/378.14 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 378.14 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 40,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,727.57/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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