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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 376.14 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 376.14 and 113.80 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 376.14 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/376.14 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 376.14 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 42,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.73/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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