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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 374.76 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 374.76 and 167.76 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 374.76 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/374.76 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 374.76 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 62,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,869.74/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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