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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 375.24 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 375.24 and 79.17 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 375.24 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/375.24 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 375.24 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 29,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,707.75/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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