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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 374.39 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 374.39 and 167.68 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 374.39 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/374.39 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 374.39 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 62,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778.13/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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