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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.84 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.84 and 113.64 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 375.84 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/375.84 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 375.84 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 42,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710.46/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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