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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 375.17 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 375.17 and 113.06 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 375.17 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/375.17 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 375.17 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 42,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417.09/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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