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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 375.99 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 375.99 and 113.62 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 375.99 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/375.99 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 375.99 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 42,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,719.98/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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