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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.39 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.39 and 168.90 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.39 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.39 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.39 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 63,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,403.37/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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