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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.31 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.31 and 113.44 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.31 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.31 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.31 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 42,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.17/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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