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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.11 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.11 and 169.32 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.11 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.11 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.11 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 63,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,682.10/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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