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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 375.80 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 375.80 and 169.55 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 375.80 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/375.80 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 375.80 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 63,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716.04/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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