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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.24 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.24 and 120.68 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.24 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.24 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.24 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 45,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404.64/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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