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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.13 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.13 and 113.85 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.13 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.13 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.13 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 42,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,821.83/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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