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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 376.17 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 376.17 and 120.81 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 376.17 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/376.17 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 376.17 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 45,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,445.10/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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