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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 375.48 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 375.48 and 106.08 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 375.48 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/375.48 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 375.48 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 39,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830.92/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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