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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 375.39 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 375.39 and 169.17 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 375.39 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/375.39 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 375.39 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 63,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,504.73/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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