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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.26 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.26 and 106.68 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.26 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.26 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.26 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 40,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139.42/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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