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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.57, 375.93 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.57, 375.93 and 113.58 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.57 : 375.93 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.57/375.93 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.57x = 375.93 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.57x = 42,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,696.91/250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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