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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.05 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.05 and 113.81 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.05 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.05 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.05 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 42,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798.25/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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