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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 376.24 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 376.24 and 113.76 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 376.24 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/376.24 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 376.24 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 42,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800.78/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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