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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 375.24 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 375.24 and 113.37 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 375.24 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/375.24 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 375.24 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 42,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540.96/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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