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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 374.82 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 374.82 and 112.98 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 374.82 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/374.82 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 374.82 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 42,347.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347.16/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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