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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.67, 376.17 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.67, 376.17 and 113.83 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.67 : 376.17 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.67/376.17 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.67x = 376.17 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.67x = 42,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819.44/250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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