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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 375.33 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 375.33 and 103.99 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 375.33 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/375.33 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 375.33 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 39,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032.36/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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