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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 375.13 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 375.13 and 169.10 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 375.13 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/375.13 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 375.13 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 63,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,434.48/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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