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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 374.97 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 374.97 and 113.08 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 374.97 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/374.97 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 374.97 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 42,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,401.61/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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