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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 376.26 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 376.26 and 106.51 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 376.26 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/376.26 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 376.26 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 40,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075.45/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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