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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.17 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.17 and 113.89 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.17 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.17 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.17 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 42,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842.00/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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