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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 376.10 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 376.10 and 106.46 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 376.10 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/376.10 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 376.10 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 40,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039.07/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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