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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.64 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.64 and 168.84 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.64 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.64 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.64 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 63,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,254.22/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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