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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 376.20 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 376.20 and 113.85 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 376.20 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/376.20 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 376.20 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 42,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830.37/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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