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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 375.90 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 375.90 and 113.46 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 375.90 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/375.90 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 375.90 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 42,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649.61/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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