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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 376.17 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 376.17 and 113.79 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 376.17 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/376.17 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 376.17 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 42,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.38/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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