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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 376.43 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 376.43 and 106.63 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 376.43 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/376.43 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 376.43 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 40,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138.73/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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