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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 375.01 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 375.01 and 168.83 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 375.01 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/375.01 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 375.01 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 63,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,312.94/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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