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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.95 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.95 and 169.50 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.95 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.95 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.95 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 63,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,723.53/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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