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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 375.92 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 375.92 and 106.24 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 375.92 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/375.92 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 375.92 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 39,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937.74/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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