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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 375.59 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 375.59 and 113.50 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 375.59 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/375.59 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 375.59 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 42,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.58/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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