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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 375.90 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 375.90 and 113.68 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 375.90 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/375.90 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 375.90 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 42,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732.31/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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