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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 376.08 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 376.08 and 106.44 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 376.08 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/376.08 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 376.08 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 40,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,029.96/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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