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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 375.92 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 375.92 and 106.58 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 375.92 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/375.92 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 375.92 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 40,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,065.55/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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