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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 375.87 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 375.87 and 169.14 is: 253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 375.87 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/375.87 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 375.87 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 63,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,574.65/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.67

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