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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 375.87 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 375.87 and 169.74 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 375.87 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/375.87 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 375.87 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 63,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800.17/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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