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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.58 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.58 and 113.60 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.58 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.58 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.58 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 42,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665.89/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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