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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.65 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.65 and 113.59 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.65 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.65 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.65 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 42,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.94/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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