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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 375.98 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 375.98 and 113.79 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 375.98 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/375.98 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 375.98 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 42,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783.20/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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