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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 376.10 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 376.10 and 113.66 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 376.10 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/376.10 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 376.10 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 42,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745.93/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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