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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.04 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.04 and 159.47 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.04 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.04 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.04 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 59,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967.03/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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