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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 376.03 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 376.03 and 169.48 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 376.03 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/376.03 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 376.03 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 63,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,729.56/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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