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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 376.38 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 376.38 and 106.68 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 376.38 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/376.38 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 376.38 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 40,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.22/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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