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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.66 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.66 and 113.55 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.66 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.66 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.66 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 42,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.19/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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