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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375.06 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375.06 and 113.06 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375.06 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375.06 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375.06 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 42,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.28/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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