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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 375.76 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 375.76 and 159.10 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 375.76 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/375.76 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 375.76 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 59,783.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783.42/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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