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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 375.44 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 375.44 and 169.68 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 375.44 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/375.44 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 375.44 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 63,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,704.66/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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