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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 375.44 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 375.44 and 113.33 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 375.44 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/375.44 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 375.44 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 42,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548.99/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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