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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.76 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.76 and 113.54 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.76 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.76 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.76 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 42,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663.79/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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