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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 375.84 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 375.84 and 168.40 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 375.84 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/375.84 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 375.84 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 63,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291.46/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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