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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 376.14 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 376.14 and 106.76 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 376.14 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/376.14 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 376.14 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 40,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,156.71/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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