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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 374.22 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 374.22 and 168.89 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 374.22 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/374.22 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 374.22 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 63,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,200.14/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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