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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.97, 1,302.16 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.97, 1,302.16 and 251.66 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.97 : 1,302.16 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.97/1,302.16 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.97x = 1,302.16 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.97x = 327,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,697.36/867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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