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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.51, 375.57 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.51, 375.57 and 113.48 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.51 : 375.57 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.51/375.57 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.51x = 375.57 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.51x = 42,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619.68/250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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