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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 376.60 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 376.60 and 106.72 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 376.60 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/376.60 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 376.60 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 40,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,190.75/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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