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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 376.11 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 376.11 and 120.76 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 376.11 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/376.11 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 376.11 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 45,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.10/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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