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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 376.01 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 376.01 and 169.31 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 376.01 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/376.01 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 376.01 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 63,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662.98/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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