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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 376.25 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 376.25 and 113.81 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 376.25 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/376.25 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 376.25 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 42,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,818.56/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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