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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 374.82 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 374.82 and 168.94 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 374.82 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/374.82 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 374.82 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 63,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,322.09/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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