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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 376.30 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 376.30 and 113.92 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 376.30 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/376.30 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 376.30 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 42,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.10/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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