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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 375.73 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 375.73 and 111.79 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 375.73 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/375.73 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 375.73 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 42,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.98/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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