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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 376.18 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 376.18 and 169.82 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 376.18 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/376.18 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 376.18 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 63,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,882.89/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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