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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 374.80 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 374.80 and 169.12 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 374.80 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/374.80 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 374.80 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 63,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,386.18/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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