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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 374.94 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 374.94 and 113.11 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 374.94 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/374.94 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 374.94 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 42,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.53/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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