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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 375.72 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 375.72 and 113.50 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 375.72 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/375.72 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 375.72 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 42,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644.22/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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