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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.84 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.84 and 113.10 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.84 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.84 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.84 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 42,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394.40/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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